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What are the two parts of that go down a mine called


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Answer:

The Sheave Wheel and The Hoist Cable

The Sheave Wheel is basically a pulley wheel that sits above the mine shaft. The Hoist cable passes over the wheel and then down the shaft of the mine. The Sheave Wheel also helps reduce the sliding friction of the mine cable.

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